1 ST REGIONAL MENOPAUSE CONFERENCE Saskatoon, Saskatchewan April 30, 2016 Saskatoon Skyline Night by Jay Van Doornum 1 st regional Midlife Women s Health Conference SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society 103-1089 W Broadway Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H1E5 www.sigmamenopause.com sigmamenopause@gmail.com T: 604-736-7267 F: 604-736-7268
welcome It is our privilege and pleasure to invite you to attend this 1st Regional Conference by the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society. SIGMA/CMS is a multidisciplinary group of professionals who are interested in the peri and post menopausal health of women. We facilitate education at all levels, knowledge translation and research. We are unique because we provide support and education to the Family Physician, Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Psychologists and Pharmacists. We are very excited to provide an educational format in Mature Women s issues including a morning Menopause Primer and an afternoon update in Urogenital Health and Osteoporosis. At the end of the day we shall have two hands-on workshops regarding Endometrial Biopsy and Mirena insertion. There will be appropriate educational credits provided. We can assure you of rewarding scientific exchanges along with a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues. Please visit our website for more information about SIGMA: www.sigmamenopause.com Hope to see you in April 30, 2016. Yours sincerely, Elaine E. Jolly, OC, MD, FRCSC President of SIGMA/CMS We, at the Women s Midlife Health Program, are so excited to work with our national organization, SIGMA, in bringing this outstanding accredited Primer on Menopause program to Saskatchewan. It was very much appreciated by those who attended it at our National Meeting in Toronto past September. Saskatchewan is honored to host these speakers, all national leaders in the area of menopause management. We are equally honored to have Incontinence Urogynecologist, Dr. Annette Epp, and Bree Rutten, physiotherapist with the Pelvic Floor Program, guide us in managing urinary incontinence more effectively. Enjoy! Vicki Holmes, MD, NCMP Board Member, SIGMA/CMS
Accreditation The Menopause Primer Course was accredited under the auspices of the Office of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society. The College of Family Physicians of Canada - Mainpro M1 This program meets the accreditation criteria of The College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been accredited by the Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, for up to 4.5 Mainpro-M1 credits Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Section 1 This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, approved by the Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, for up to 4.5 hours. The Osteoporosis Update was accredited for 1 Mainpro-M1 credit.
Program 7:00 to 8:00 Registration & Opening of Exhibit Hall 7:50 to 12:45 Postgraduate Course: Menopause Primer * 7:50 to 8 Introduction- Dr. Denise Black (Course Director) 8 to 8:30 WHI + 13, the Pendulum Swings Dr. Elaine Jolly 8:30 to 9 Menopausal Risk Assessment Dr. Ardelle Stauffer 9 to 9:20 Q&A 9:20 to 9:50 Everything Estrogen Dr. Denise Black 9:50 to 10:20 What pairs with Estrogen Dr. Wendy Wolfman 10:20 to 10:40 Q&A 10:40 to 11:00 Nutrition Break 11 to 11:30 Complementary, Non-Hormonal & Compounded Hormone Management Dr. Debra Evaniuk 11:30 to 12 Counselling Pearls Dr. Susan Goldstein 12 to 12:30 Q&A (All) 12:30 to 1:30 lunch 1:30 to 2:00 Assessmenrt & Non-Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence- Dr. Anette Epp 2:00 to 2:20 The Role of Physiotherapy- Ms Bree Rutten 2:20 to 2:30 Q&A 2:30 to 3:00 Update on Osteoporosis* Dr. Vicki Holmes 3:00 to 3:15 Q&A 3:15 to 3:45 Nutrition Break 3:45 to 4:45 Simulation Model Workshops 1. Endometrial Aspiration & its indications 2. IUD Insertion & the Role of Progestin IUD Drs. Debra Evaniuk & Ardelle Stauffer 4:45 to 5:00 Wrap Up- Dr. Vicki Holmes
Speakers Denise Black, MD, FRCSC Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences University of Manitoba Annete Epp, MD, FRCSC Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Saskatchewan Interim Clinical Head of Gynecology for Saskatoon Health Region Debra Evaniuk, MD, FRCSC, NCMP* Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences University of Manitoba Menopause Clinician, Victoria General Hospital, Winnipeg Susan R. Goldstein MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP* Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine University of Toronto Vicki Holmes, MD, NCMP* Clinical Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences University of Saskatoon Director, Women s Midlife Health Program, Saskatoon City Hospital Elaine E. Jolly, OC, MD, FRCS(C) Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa Senior Advisor, Shirley E. Greenberg Women s Health Centre Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Bree Rutten, B.Sc.P.E., B.Sc.P.T. Physical Therapist, True Potential Health Services, Saskatoon Ardelle Stauffer, MD, MEd, FRCSC Menopause specialist, Shirley E. Greenberg Women s Health Centre Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Wendy Woflman, MD, FRCSC, FACOG*Professor, Core Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto Director of Mount Sinai s Menopause Unit *NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner
Registration Information Registration Fees: (Please register online or on site) Online (close on April 15) Onsite $100 (half day) $110 (half day) $175 (full day) $200 (full day) The registration fee includes nutrition breaks and lunch On site Registration Saturday, April 30 07:00 1:30 Registration Receipt Your official receipt will be sent by email upon completion of payment Cancellation and Refund Policy Requests for refunds must be made in writing. An administrative processing fee of $50 will be retained on all cancellations received prior to April 15, 2016. No refunds will be issued on or after April 15, 2016. Exhibition Area Conference participants are invited to visit the Exhibition Area between the breaks, lunch time, and prior to the Pimrer Course. The Exhibition Area will open during the following hours: Saturday, April 30 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Mobile Phone Please set the phone to silent mode in all session events Name Badge Name badge must be worn at all times during the conference
Venue The Conference will take place at: Rependa Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital, 701 Queen Street, Saskatoon Parking:
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About sigma cms SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society is a multidisciplinary society consisting of family physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals who are devoted to menopausal health. Our mission is to advance the health of midlife women at and beyond the menopause transition through research, education and knowledge transfer. To this end, we have published the following patient/physician brochures: Because I am Unique Vaginal Atrophy: When Sex Hurts 12 Myths Menopause: Frequently Asked Questions Menopause: Times Have Changed, Let s Talk Menopause: Managing Symptoms, Improving Health Treating Osteoporosis with Bisphosphonates Osteoporosis and Denosumab Therapy Bone Anabolic Therapy Herpes Vaccination: Frequently Asked Questions We have also created the following distinguished lecture series for physicians Round Table Discussion: Bone Quality Issues A Systems Approach to Post-Fracture Assessment and Treatment Vulvovaginal Atrophy: Current Diagnosis and Treatment A Global Consensus Statement on Menopausal Hormone Therapy by the World s Leading Experts; a View from the Inside Our Society is a member of the International Menopause Society (IMS), a member of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) and is a member of the Committee of National Societies (CNS) of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). We work closely with the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC)
Join SigmA CMS IndividUAl membership Physicians, researchers, and health care professionals who are interested in midlife and menopausal health are welcome to join the SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society. SIGMA is the ideal professional society for you. It provides a unique opportunity to join a national expert network, and to share information for clinical practice and research. Benefits include: Reduced registration fees for SIGMA National Menopause Conference Exclusive access to the members area where you can download slides and videos Participation in SIGMA CMS activities Eligibility for SIGMA CMS awards Access to reduced registration fee for IMS World Congress Access to Menopause Live from the IMS site Reduced membership fee to join European Menopause and Andropause Society Access to free registration for the IOF World Congress in Osteoporosis (limited to 20 participants per World Congress) and the IOF Regional Congress (limited to 2 participants per regional congress) Please apply online or fill out the application form at the next page. If you have any enquiry, please send by email to : sigmamenopause@gmail.com
Membership application form Last Name First Name Middle Name Credentials (e.g., MD, BSc, PhD, RN, NP, RPh) Street Address City Province Postal Code Telephone Fax Signature Date Item Amount GST (5%) Total Due Membership Dues $100.00 $5.00 $105.00 Please make cheques payable to SIGMA Canadian Menopause Society by mail (103-1089 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H1E5) or online (sigmamenopause.com) Thank you for your support!